Hungary’s recent call for more flexibility and room for interpretation in implementing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) has raised concerns among press freedom advocates in Europe and beyond.
Hungary’s Push for Flexibility in EMFA – A Threat to Press Freedom in the EU? Read More »
We are thrilled to bring you the inaugural edition of our newsletter, Brussels Media Express.
Brussels Media Express – volume 1 Read More »
For a fuller understanding of the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists 2023 annual report “War in Europe and the Fight for the Right to Report” we asked William Horsley, one of its co-authors.
Responding to Democratic Backsliding: Battle of Media Freedom in Europe Read More »
EU justice ministers agreed on Friday (9 June) on their position regarding the anti-SLAPP draft law aimed at protecting journalists against intimidating lawsuits.
EU justice ministers agree on anti-SLAPP law Read More »
AEJ Belgium joins 43 civil society organisations asking Members of the European Parliament to support a strong Media Freedom Act.
Open letter to MEPs on the European Media Freedom Act Read More »
Five years ago today, investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia was brutally assassinated in a car bomb attack in Malta. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. Together with them, we continue to fight for justice.
Twenty five international media freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organisations call on Members of Parliament (MPs) to vote against the bill on “disinformation and fake news,” which was submitted to parliament’s General Assembly on October 4 by the governing
The undersigned organisations, including AEJ Belgium, look forward to continuing to engage with the institutions of the European Union to ensure that the text of the European Media Freedom Act is as robust and effective as possible and helps provide a foundation for generations of journalists to come.
European Media Freedom Act breaks significant new ground Read More »
The European Commission is currently finalising the draft proposal for a European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). We thank the European Commission for taking on this task and the ambition it has to deal with fundamental threats to Europe’s media landscape.
NGO’s position on the European Media Freedom Act Read More »
Journalism is being called to meet a historic moment. Why? Sarhan Basem, office director of the Brussels Morning newspapers gives his insights.
Why transforming news is critical to building a better world Read More »
